Northern Ireland

Live updates as fire service tackles house blaze in west Belfast

The fire was reported in Cavendish Street area

A fire was reported on Thursday at Cavendish Street in west Belfast. PICTURE: BEECHMOUNT RESIDENTS COLLECTIVE
A fire was reported on Thursday at Cavendish Street in west Belfast. PICTURE: BEECHMOUNT RESIDENTS COLLECTIVE

Emergency services are responding to a house fire in west Belfast.

The blaze was reported on Thursday at Cavendish Street in the Falls Road area of the city.

Fire appliances remain at the scene along with police officers.

In a post to Facebook, the Beechmount Residents Collective said: “Another fast response from Residents who made the 999 call and brilliant work from the fire department.”

The NI Fire Service and PSNI have been contacted for comment.

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